- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 37.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Red Wing, MN
Tower View Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Tower View Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 279144304719
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tower View Alternative High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Red Wing · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tower View Alternative High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tower View Alternative High School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Red Wing, MN.
School address
District: Goodhue County Education District · Minnesota
NCES ID 279144304719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Tower View Alternative High School shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.7 → 0.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 279144304719 · Red Wing, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 21:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: 5riversonline Secondary (188 students)
Tower View Alternative High School shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 3.7 → 0.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Tower View Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- 5riversonline
5riversonline Secondary
188 students
- Reach Programs 68
Reach Programs
68 students
- This school 63
Tower View Alternative High School
63 students
- Pathways Progr 31
Pathways Program Grades 8-12
31 students
- 5riversonline 22
5riversonline Elementary
22 students
- Pathways Progr 10
Pathways Program Grades 6-7
10 students
What this shows Tower View Alternative High School reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tower View Alternative High School compares
Tower View Alternative High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 33% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▲ 15% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 86% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Tower View Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5riversonline Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reach Programs | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways Program Grades 8-12 | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| 5riversonline Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways Program Grades 6-7 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Tower View Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 2.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~63 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tower View Alternative High School
How many students attend Tower View Alternative High School?
Tower View Alternative High School has 63 students enrolled. It is a high school in Red Wing, MN. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 58 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tower View Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tower View Alternative High School is 21:1, which is 33% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tower View Alternative High School?
49.2% of students at Tower View Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tower View Alternative High School?
Tower View Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Tower View Alternative High School rank among public schools in Red Wing?
By Resource Investment Index, Tower View Alternative High School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Red Wing, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Red Wing on the city page.
What other schools are in Goodhue County Education District?
Besides Tower View Alternative High School, Goodhue County Education District also operates 5riversonline Secondary (188 students), Reach Programs (68 students), and Pathways Program Grades 8-12 (31 students). See the Goodhue County Education District district page for the complete list.